At January’s regular board meeting of the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society – financials for the last fiscal year (2011) were released showing a combined reserve projected level of $707,773.00 at the end of 2012. Interest earned in 2011 almost $22 thousand. The 2012 Budget totals $1.33 million. Of that taxpayers in the rural area […]
Healthy financial reserves at Oliver Parks and Recreation
New society leadership at Oliver Parks and Recreation
Shiela Lange has been selected as the person to lead the Parks and Recreation Society in the community of Oliver. Shiela is a rural appointee. Vice-Chair Larry Clarke is a town appointee. Gary Dell, a rural appointee will act as Secretary-Treasurer. Signing authorities: Dell, Mayor Ron Hovanes, Director Allan Patton and Councillor David Mattes. There are […]
Happy soup maker
Have you ever thought of driving down the road with a cup of soup in your hand. On a cold winter day I think this beats a hot coffee on a road trip around lunch time. Take my recommendation and drop in at the Oliver Bakery, grab a coffee cup and ask the staff to […]
Welcome home Baldy
Nancy Greene Ski League FUN, FITNESS, SKIING, RACING…. The Nancy Greene Ski League is for kids 5-12 years old and is an introductory program aimed at providing skills and encouraging a love for skiing. Meet every Sunday morning at 9:30 at the kiosk. Sign up today! Call Warren or Annika Everton 250.493.0423 e-mail: baldyracers@gmail.com Mt. […]
Vindication
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jan 26 (MARKETWIRE) — ForestEthics has sent a statement to supporters confirming the veracity of Andrew Frank’s claims that the Government of Canada targeted the environmental group. In an email sent to supporters yesterday afternoon ForestEthics co-founder, Valerie Langer confirms the veracity of Andrew Frank’s claims: “While a spokesman for the Prime […]
Activity, action, change, progress
Carpenters busy cleaning, gutting and repairing old Shoppers store near the Bridge in Oliver. Landlords want it up and running and fully available to be rented in the near future.
Grace Meeds passes
Grace Meeds February 3, 1928 – January 21, 2012 On Saturday January 21, 2012, Mrs. Grace Iona Meeds of Oliver passed away peacefully at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 83 years. Grace will be fondly remembered by her loving family including children Cliff (Shirley), Virginia, Howard (Susan) and Gary […]